As censors challenge books, authors bring new crop of Kansas literature to festival
One day, Kathleen Wilford observed a girl of about 12 walking home from the bus stop on her street. “She was eating a bag of Doritos and simultaneously absorbed in…
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Concerns about Lansing school board candidates
To the editor: On Nov. 7, Lansing voters face an important decision in selecting new school board members, and it’s crucial to remember that elections have consequences. I do not…
Enjoy a family road trip across America
Mark Rountree We recently drove to Portland, Oregon, and back to visit family. One thing that we have been doing for lunch is to stop in a park in a…
Addressing climate change goes beyond environmental concerns
To the editor: I felt compelled to respond to the Aug. 30 letter suggesting that climate change is a “hoax.” Our discussions on such pivotal matters should be rooted in…
Remembering a day that changed us all forever
Time stood at 8:46 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001, and I can still remember every moment that followed. The sky was clear and blue that morning and it was…
Revenue neutral effect on library budget
To the editor: Library budgets have resulted in general fund mill rate reductions four times in the last 10 years, including FY2023 and FY2024. At the same time, quality services…
Defining, and defeating, polarization in Kansas
Mark Rountree What is polarization, and what can Kansans do about it? More than you might think.“Polarization” is the tendency for people to identify strongly with their own ideological groups,…
Engage people of all social, economic classes with respect
In the Gospel of Luke, one of the most profound statements that Jesus makes is when he is criticized for visiting Zacchaeus, a wealthy tax collector who didn’t have a…
Lost in space in a parking lot full of light poles and big trees
Even though friends and family have thought I’m in a continual state of being disoriented, the ailment actually has a name – directional dyslexia. I can walk out of a…
Local governing bodies are meant to be non-partisan
To the editor: I attended the USD 469 school board candidate forum hosted by the Lansing Education Association on Aug 29. It was a well-organized event, moderated by two of…